Form ACR 868, Notary Public Request for Copy, is the form the County of Riverside Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder provides for asking for a copy of a document that a notary public notarized. It names the type of document, the parties, the notary and the date of notarization, and it cites section 8206(c) of the Government Code. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form is published by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder at rivcoacr.org and is delivered to that office by mail or in person.
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What is ACR 868?
Notary Public Request for Copy (Form ACR 868) is a one-page form of the County of Riverside Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder that you complete to request a copy of a document notarized by a notary public. The form cites section 8206(c) of the Government Code.
The request is a single sentence with blanks: "I hereby request a copy of" the type of document, "for" the names of the parties, "notarized by" the name of the notary public, "on" the date. You then add the date of your request, your signature and your signature typed or printed.
The lower part of the form is headed For Clerks Use only. It records whether the Journal was Available or Not Available, whether an Envelope Stamped was provided, whether the Request was Found or Not Found, and a Fee Receipt #. You leave that block blank.
The header states that a fee is charged per line item, with an additional charge for the certification if you ask for one; the amount is not repeated here, so check it with the office. The form is printed with the notation "Available in Alternate Formats" and the revision ACR 868 (Rev. 04/2015). It is a request form only: it does not itself notarize anything and it is not a notary application.
Who needs to file ACR 868?
Anyone who needs a copy of a document that a notary public notarized, and who wants to request it from the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder under section 8206(c) of the Government Code, completes Form ACR 868. You need to know the details the form asks for: the type of document, the names of the parties, the name of the notary public and the date of the notarization.
The person making the request signs the form and also types or prints the signature. The form does not describe who may sign on someone else's behalf, so ask the office at (951) 486-7000 (the County Clerk-Recorder number printed on the form) if another person will submit the request for you.
Clerk staff, not the requester, complete the For Clerks Use only block. The county's forms page also says its employees cannot give legal advice or help prepare legal documents, so questions about which document is right for your situation go to an attorney or other professional.
When to file ACR 868
The form has no deadline printed on it. You submit Form ACR 868 whenever you need a copy of a notarized document, once you know the type of document, the parties, the notary's name and the date it was notarized. Before you deliver it, print the form in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper, as the county's forms page requires for all its forms.
How to fill out ACR 868
Name the type of document
In the sentence "I hereby request a copy of", enter the type of document you want copied, in the space labeled (Type of Document).
List the names of the parties
After "for", enter the names of the parties to the document in the space labeled (Name of Parties).
Enter the notary public's name
After "notarized by", write the name of the notary public in the space labeled (Name of Notary Public).
Enter the notarization date
After "on", enter the date the document was notarized in the space labeled (Date).
Date and sign the request
In the lower block, enter today's date in the Date field and sign above the (Signature) label.
Type or print your signature
Enter your name in the line labeled (Type or Print Signature) so the clerk can read it.
Leave the clerk-use block empty
Do not complete the For Clerks Use only area (Journal, Envelope Stamped, Request, Fee Receipt #); the clerk fills it in.
Review, download and print the PDF
Check each entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper, and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit ACR 868
Form ACR 868 is delivered by mail or in person to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office. The county's forms page says its PDF forms allow online completion and printing but do not allow online submission.
- By mail: the form's letterhead gives the mailing address P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751.
- In person: take the printed form to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
- Questions: the letterhead lists (951) 955-6200 for the Assessor and (951) 486-7000 for the County Clerk-Recorder, and the websites www.rivcoacr.org and www.riversidetaxinfo.com.
A fee applies: the form states a charge per line item, plus an additional charge for certification if you request it. It does not say how the fee is paid, so confirm the payment method and the current amount with the office before you send the request. The block headed Envelope Stamped appears in the clerk-use area of the form. Print the form in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing in the For Clerks Use only block (Journal, Envelope Stamped, Request, Fee Receipt #); that block is for clerk staff.
- Leaving out the signature or the date; the form asks for both, plus your signature typed or printed.
- Trying to submit the form online; the county says its PDF forms must be delivered by mail or in person.
- Printing the form on colored paper, in another size or in a color other than black ink; the county requires black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper.
- Leaving blank the type of document, the names of the parties, the notary's name or the date it was notarized.
- Overlooking the fee: the form states a charge per line item and an additional charge for certification if requested.
- Mailing the request to an address other than the one on the form's letterhead, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751, when you choose to mail it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form ACR 868 used for?
Form ACR 868, Notary Public Request for Copy, is used to request a copy of a document that a notary public notarized. You give the type of document, the parties, the notary's name and the notarization date. The form cites section 8206(c) of the Government Code.
Can I submit Form ACR 868 online?
No. The county's forms page says its PDF forms allow online completion and printing but not online submission. You must deliver the printed form by mail or in person to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
Is there a fee for a copy of a notarized document?
Yes. The form states a charge per line item, plus an additional charge for certification if you request it. The amount is not repeated here and the form does not say how to pay, so confirm both with the office at (951) 486-7000.
Where do I mail Form ACR 868?
The form's letterhead gives the mailing address P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751. You can also deliver the form in person to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office. Online submission is not available.
What do I write in the For Clerks Use only section?
Nothing. That block, with the Journal, Envelope Stamped, Request and Fee Receipt # entries, is for clerk staff. You complete only the request sentence, the date, your signature and your typed or printed signature.
What paper should I use to print Form ACR 868?
Print it in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. The county's forms page states this requirement for all of its forms, including those you complete online before printing.
Can I fill out Form ACR 868 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the request to the county; you deliver the printed form by mail or in person.
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